UNV Jobs - 78657- Intern in Information and Communication Technology

Intern in Information and Communication Technology Section

Advertised on behalf of

UNV

Location :

Bonn, GERMANY

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

20-May-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 Months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 - 6 Months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development. Volunteerism benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening trust, solidarity and reciprocity among citizens, and by purposefully creating opportunities for participation. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for recognition of volunteers, working with partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing an increasing number and diversity of volunteers, including experienced UN volunteers, throughout the world. UNV embraces volunteerism as universal and inclusive, and recognizes volunteerism in its diversity as well as the values that sustain it: free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity.

The Information & Communication Technology Section (ICTS) is the primary UNV section responsible for the management of the Information Technology resources in UNV HQ Bonn, including services to the offices around the world.

Note:

UNDP Conditions of Service for interns (http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/jobs/types-of-opportunities/internships.html) apply for interns working at UNV Headquarters.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and called for a motivational interview

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Systems Development Specialist and the ICT Associate, the intern will support this section in a variety of administrative tasks depending on the competencies and interests of the intern, assignments include:

Creating PowerBI reports and dashboards
Designing meaningful reports
Assist in preparing training materials (documentation, videos)
Assist in delivering webinars and training
Test the business intelligence reports and dashboards and improve the layouts
Perform other duties as required.

The intern is also expected to strengthen his/her knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and other publications.

Learning opportunities for the intern

General understanding of the work and mission of the UNV programme, and of volunteerism’s contribution to peace and development effectiveness;
Insight and hands-on experience in UNV’s IT activities;
Insight into volunteer management; and
Become more familiar with working in an International Organization and in a multicultural environment.

Competencies

Strong interest in development cooperation and in the work of the United Nations Volunteers programme.
Good oral and written communications skills and demonstrated administrative abilities and interest
Internet proficiency as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
Interest and experience in volunteering a strong asset.
Fluency in English is required.

Required Skills and Experience

Currently enrolled in the final year of a Bachelors, or enrolled on a post graduate degree/programme in I.T. or a related field.
Within 1 year post graduation of the above qualifications.